The Jaecoo J8 could be bigger than a Kia Sorento, however regardless of a swag of normal tools and a pointy sticker value, it’s lacking one factor: a 3rd row of seating.
The Chinese language model’s massive SUV shapes as extra of a rival on paper, due to this fact to the likes of the Mazda CX-60 and CX-70 and the Subaru Outback in a medium-to-large SUV section as soon as occupied by different five-seat fashions just like the Ford Endura, Nissan Murano and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
With a base value of $49,990 drive-away, nonetheless, it’s priced up in opposition to mid-spec grades of mid-size SUVs just like the top-selling Toyota RAV4.
The J8 goes on sale in June, with check drives obtainable at Jaecoo dealerships from halfway by way of this month.
The big SUV is offered with six-seat and seven-seat configurations abroad, with the previous that includes second-row captain’s chairs. Nonetheless, Jaecoo Australia has confirmed there are not any plans at this stage to supply these layouts domestically.
It’s additionally obtainable elsewhere with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain.
Unusually, sister model Chery has confirmed it’ll launch the Tiggo 9 – of which the J8 is a rebadged model – right here later this 12 months. It has but to substantiate native specs.
Pricing
| Mannequin | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2025 Jaecoo J8 Monitor 2WD | $49,990 |
| 2025 Jaecoo J8 Ridge AWD | $54,990 |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
There’s only one engine obtainable within the native J8 lineup.
| Specs | J8 Monitor 2WD | J8 Ridge AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 2.0L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Energy | 183kW | 183kW |
| Torque | 385Nm | 385Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drive sort | Entrance-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Gas economic system (claimed) | 8.3L/100km | 8.6L/100km |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Jaecoo J8 |
|---|---|
| Size | 4820mm |
| Width | 1930mm |
| Peak | 1710mm |
| Wheelbase | 2672mm |
Servicing and Guarantee
The Jaecoo J8 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
It consists of 12 months of complimentary roadside help, which might be prolonged for an extra seven years by servicing inside the Jaecoo community.
Service pricing has but to be introduced.
Security
The Jaecoo J8 has but to be examined by ANCAP.
Each variants come commonplace with the next tools:
- Adaptive cruise management
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver consideration monitoring
- Lane-keep help
- Emergency lane-keep help
- Encompass-view digicam
- Tyre stress monitoring
- 8 airbags
The Ridge AWD additionally consists of second-row facet airbags, bringing the tally to 10.
Normal Gear
The J8 is offered in simply two variants.
The Monitor 2WD comes commonplace with the next tools:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Full-size spare
- Projector LED headlights
- Energy tailgate
- Head-up show
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Wired and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Voice assistant
- 14-speaker sound system
- Leatherette upholstery
- Heated and ventilated entrance seats
- Massaging entrance seats
- LED inside lighting
- Second-row air-conditioning controls
The Ridge AWD provides:
- Semi-autonomous parking help
- Snow, Mud, Sand and Off-road drive modes
- Adaptive suspension
- Rear privateness glass
- Heated and ventilated second-row seats
- Color-adjustable ambient lighting (first and second rows)
- In-built perfume system
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Black suede headliner
Colors
Ocean Blue is the usual exterior end, with the next obtainable at an additional value:
- Carbon Black
- Arctic White
- Iridium Silver
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